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Chicago Cubs 1, San Diego Padres 4: final score and stats

San Diego Padres beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs 1 to San Diego Padres 4, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Petco Park, San Diego, California. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs.

MLB · NLWC - Game 2Wednesday, September 30, 2026
DateSep 30, 2026
Start time10:00 PM ET
VenuePetco Park, San Diego, California
TVPeacock/NBCSN
Attendance47,513

Line score

Team123456789R
Chicago Cubs0001000001
San Diego Padres02020000-4

Top performers

Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageNico Hoerner · 2-4, 2B, RBI
Home RunsTyrone Taylor · 1-1
Runs Batted InNico Hoerner · 2-4, 2B, RBI
MLB RatingNico Hoerner · 2-4, 2B, RBI
San Diego Padres
Batting AverageJackson Merrill · 2-3, R, BB, SB, K
Home RunsGavin Sheets · 1-1, HR, 2 RBI, R
Runs Batted InGavin Sheets · 1-1, HR, 2 RBI, R
MLB RatingGavin Sheets · 1-1, HR, 2 RBI, R

Team comparison

Chicago CubsSan Diego Padres
Runs per game
0.5
3.7
Runs allowed per game
6.0
2.3
89-73Record91-71
2nd in NL CentStanding2nd in NL West
0-2Road record / home record3-1
LLLast 5LWLLW
L2StreakL1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
Out
Riley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
Out
Justin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Phil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
Out
Shelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
San Diego Padres
Luis Gutierrez SP · Undisclosed
Out
Bryan Hoeing RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Box score

Chicago Cubs

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Pete Crow-Armstrong0-4400000117.000.125.000
Alex Bregman0-4400000121.000.000.000
Michael Busch0-2200001013.000.286.000
Tyrone Taylor1-1101000041.0001.0001.000
Pedro Ramirez0-000000000.000.000.000
Seiya Suzuki1-4411000217.286.375.286
Ian Happ0-3300001118.000.250.000
Nico Hoerner2-4402100016.500.500.625
Matt Shaw0-2200001115.000.333.000
Michael Conforto0-110000016.000.000.000
Carson Kelly1-330100007.167.286.167
Dansby Swanson0-3300000112.000.000.000
Team5-3131151038146

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Kevin Gausman3.153301054-338.1054
Daniel Palencia1.211102128-195.4028
David Peterson1.210001028-170.0028
Ryan Zeferjahn1.110012030-190.0030
Team8.0844161140-88140

San Diego Padres

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Fernando Tatis Jr.0-4400000124.286.375.714
Dustin Harris0-4400000010.167.167.167
Jase Bowen0-000000000.000.000.000
Manny Machado1-4401000117.429.5001.000
Ty France2-4412000114.500.500.625
Jackson Merrill2-3312001122.571.625.571
Xander Bogaerts2-4412100019.500.5001.000
Ethan Salas0-110010016.000.000.000
Miguel Andujar0-110000007.000.000.000
Freddy Fermin0-000000000.000.000.000
Austin Hays0-110000004.000.000.000
Gavin Sheets1-1111210021.0001.0004.000
Team8-3030484116140

San Diego Padres

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Nick Pivetta3.131124066-362.7066
Bradgley Rodriguez1.200012021-130.0021
Jason Adam1.000000011-60.0011
Adrian Morejon2.010000029-180.0029
Mason Miller1.010002019-130.0019
Team9.0511380146-86146

Recent form

Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4
Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8
Oct 7, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-3
Oct 6, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersW 4-3
Oct 4, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 3-4
Oct 3, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 2-3
Sep 30, 2026 · vs Chicago CubsW 4-1

Season series

SD wins series 2-0
Sep 30, 2026CHC 1, SD 4
Sep 29, 2026CHC 0, SD 8

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres?

San Diego Padres won, 4-1, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

What was the final score of Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres?

Chicago Cubs 1, San Diego Padres 4.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner (2-4, 2B, RBI batting average). San Diego Padres: Jackson Merrill (2-3, R, BB, SB, K batting average).

Where is Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres played?

Petco Park, San Diego, California.

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